Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender ground beef, sweet potatoes, and vibrant zucchini. With minimal ingredients and a 30-minute cook time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink, draining any excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in cubed sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add diced zucchini and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until tender but slightly crunchy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or corn for added color and flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add chili flakes, diced jalapeños, or a splash of hot sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad, crusty bread, or herbed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg